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Comment on Guest Post: Can I Split an Infinitive? The Story Unfolds by Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:08:54 +0000

There are a number of “rules” in English, frequently taught by high school teachers, that are not rules at all. For example, it is perfectly okay to start a sentence with “And.” Or, “But.” It makes me CRAZY when teachers take away grades from kids who do this. Even sadder when adults continue to perpetuate this wrong-headed “rule.”

Comment on Guest Post: Can I Split an Infinitive? The Story Unfolds by Joshua

Joshua — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:15:32 +0000

While I agree that there is nothing inherently wrong with splitting infinitives, you seem to be forcing more of a change in your example than is actually necessary. Unless I’m mistaken, you can just change the places of attend and lovingly, giving you, “to attend lovingly to his sick mother.” That removes the split infinitive, while still stressing the loving attention.

Comment on Guest Post: Create 8 Story Ideas in One Sitting by Kris Bordessa

Kris Bordessa — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:09:55 +0000

Excellent suggestions – I always love to read how other writers would skew a particular topic.

Comment on Have Business Cards Become Passe? by Cheryl

Cheryl — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:54:45 +0000

I simply staple business cards on the cards in my Rolodex then write notes on the back of the Rolodex cards.

Comment on PSA: Vote for The Writer’s Inner Journey by Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:05:16 +0000

Thanks for this reminder, I love the thoughtful questions in TWJ

Comment on PSA: Vote for The Writer’s Inner Journey by Jane Boursaw

Jane Boursaw — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:54:54 +0000

Voted! Big fan here.

Comment on Should You Hire a Writing Coach or Mentor? by How To Grow Your Mailing List By Over 100% in Two Weeks

How To Grow Your Mailing List By Over 100% in Two Weeks — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:51:10 +0000

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Comment on Guest Post: Create 8 Story Ideas in One Sitting by How To Grow Your Mailing List By Over 100% in Two Weeks

How To Grow Your Mailing List By Over 100% in Two Weeks — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:46:06 +0000

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Comment on PSA: Vote for The Writer’s Inner Journey by Vera Marie Badertscher

Vera Marie Badertscher — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:06:41 +0000

Another fan here. She has such a wonderful way of asking questions that she elicits original and insightful answers from writers. Definitely deserves to win that Bloggie!

Comment on PSA: Vote for The Writer’s Inner Journey by The Writer's [Inner] Journey

The Writer's [Inner] Journey — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:51:46 +0000

Thank you, everyone. Wow…such an honor and so exciting to read your comments.